General News
Fuel Transport Expands Toronto Dedicated Fleet Operations
Changing customer dynamics drove the decision. Toronto-bound freight lanes were growing busier, and the company wanted to minimize empty miles.
Hendrickson Unveils Watchman for Real-Time Wheel-End Insight
Hendrickson launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, which the company says will assist fleets in predictive maintenance.
Wholesale Prices Came in Hot at 3.4% in February
The Labor Department reported March 18 that its producer price index rose 0.7% from January, and 3.4% from February 2025.
Elliott Takes Stake in Japanese Shipper Mitsui OSK Lines
Reuters reported the that Elliott had taken the holding in an effort to urge Mitsui to review its real estate portfolio.
Diesel, Gas Prices at Highest Level in Years as War Drags On
The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.
Stolen Target Trailer Leads Police to Huge Retail Crime Cache
Investigators tracking a stolen cargo trailer with Target merchandise in Illinois discovered a Chicago-area warehouse with $3 million in looted goods.
Trump Waives Jones Act in Bid to Lower Fuel Prices
The president on March 18 authorized foreign-flagged vessels to transport a range of commodities between U.S. ports for the next 60 days.
Iran War Has Farmers Worried About Cost of Fertilizer
The shipping disruption has largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers made in the Persian Gulf and limited access to fertilizer ingredients.
Iran Exports Millions of Barrels of Oil Despite War
Iran has threatened it won't allow “even a single liter of oil” destined for the U.S., Israel and their allies to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Team Moves to Open Venezuela Oil Sector Wider
The moves include issuing more individual licenses allowing foreign companies to work in Venezuela without violating U.S. sanctions.
Trump Postpones Summit With Xi as Iran War Rages On
“We’re resetting the meeting,” Trump said March 17 at the White House during a sit-down with the Irish prime minister. “[China was] fine with it.”
New Hybrid TRUs Highlight Utility and Cargobull Partnership
Utility Trailer launched its new hybrid transport refrigeration technology as part of its partnership with German trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull.
Fed Faces New Crossroads After Iran War Upends Projections
The spike in oil and gas prices presents already-divided Federal Reserve officials with a worst-case scenario as they conclude a key meeting March 18.
Hyundai Translead Announces Illinois Expansion at TMC 2026
Hyundai Translead CEO Sean Kenney noted that more than 500 customer locations are located within a 100‑mile radius of the planned facilities in Will County.
ATA’s Spear Rallies TMC Fleets as Fuel Pressures Mount
ATA President Chris Spear outlined for TMC attendees the breakneck pace at which challenges are confronting the carriers that comprise ATA's membership base.
Hormuz Reopening Looks Unlikely Without a Ceasefire
Iran’s attacks on vessels and the threat of mines have cut traffic in the vital waterway to a trickle, effectively putting Tehran in charge of the flow.
Oregon Permanently Ends Issuing Non‑Domiciled CDLs, CLPs
Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner's permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers.
VinFast to Restart North Carolina Plant Construction
The U.S. factory was put on hold in 2024 after the Vietnamese EV maker said it would delay construction by three years.
VTNA Teases Q3 Launch of Heavy-Haul, Vocational Tractor
Volvo Trucks North America teased plans March 16 to launch a new heavy-haul and vocational truck in the third quarter of 2026.
EU to Restart Process to Ratify US Trade Deal
The European Parliament’s trade committee will vote March 19 on the accord, which will then go to a full plenary vote later this month or in April.